Marketing Proposal Specialist I at AECOM in Sacramento, CA

Company Description

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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Marketing Proposal Specialist I to join our West Water Marketing Team and work in collaboration with the West Region business development and operations team on pursuits, including partnering in the preparation of formal and informal client solicitations, including expressions of interest (EOI), requests for qualifications (RFQ), requests for proposals (RFP), and pre-qualification efforts.

This will be a hybrid position including a combination of both remote and in-office work schedules, that can be based in, but not limited to: Los Angeles, CA; Orange, CA; San Francisco, CA; Oakland, CA; Sacramento, CA; and Denver, CO offices.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist with small to medium proposal/LOIs/SOQs. May support capture teams with pre-RFP proposal planning and help develop and apply the win plan, themes, and discriminators in marketing deliverables.
• Create proposal schedules and templates, perform production tasks, and demonstrate a clear understanding of compliance.
• Develop compliance matrices and creates reasonable, agreed-upon schedules for content development, production, and delivery.
• Contributes to and supports the writing and/or editing and/or formatting of resumes and past performance sections for proposals.
• Participates in color reviews (Pink and Red team) to build institutional knowledge and may coordinate proposal review meetings and ensure compliance with client requirements.
• Manages the implementation of proposal and presentation revisions based on direction from review teams.
• Supports Go/No Go and greenlight analysis conversations and maintain CRM data system content as needed.
• Participates in internal debriefs as part of pursuit team, as requested.
• Understands and follows company quality procedures and approval processes (legal, contracts, DOA, signatory) under supervision of others.
• Performs a self-check of work prior to submitting to others for review/approval

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS in Journalism, English, Communications, Marketing or a related field or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of and interest in the A/E industry
• A detailed knowledge of marketing best practices and procedures, work processes, and tools.
• A working knowledge of InDesign as well as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
• A working knowledge of collaborative tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, etc.
• An understanding of CRM Salesforce experience.
• Initiative, skill, and personal commitment to manage multiple projects and details concurrently, follow up, and bring tasks and projects to full completion.
• Ability to produce accurate, compliant, and compelling work independently and with others.

Additional Information

• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization now or in the future
• Relocation assistance and/or per diem is not offered for this position

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.